Academy of the Immaculate Conception - Pax Yearbook (Ferdinand, IN)

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CATHCLIC ACTION VOCATION WEEK Sunday in Vocation Week On Sunday evening, March 12, the grand opening of vocation week was held in the Assembly. Father William opened the program with a brief talk on vocations and immediately after that the Seniors presented a short play entitled, In Life's Glad Morn, a play based on the Religious Life. Monday in Vocation Week On Monday night we had the pleasure of hearing Miss Helen Heinrich, class of 1930, speak on Nurses' Training. She stressed the qualifications for becoming a good Catholic nurse and referred to Florence Nightingale, the ideal of all nurses. She particularly emphasized the fact that a nurse must be sympathetic, yet firm, and above all, willing to make sacrifices. Most outstanding in her talk was the religious aspect of a good Catholic nurse. The good accomplished by a conscientious nurse is far- reaching for time and for eternity. It was evident that all the girls enjoyed this lecture, and we hope that the girls now aspiring to the nurse's life, will live up to the example that Miss Heinrich has put before them. Tuesday in Vocation Week Tuesday evening opened with a number of tableaux depicting the story of Mother Love, beginning when love began 'neath the bridal veil and reached its climax when the mother met our Blessed Mother. First Episode-The Bride This love began 'neath a bridal veil. So like a calla lily She seemed on her bridal day That even the touch of an angel's wing Might waft her quite away. Second Episode-Mother and Child Fifth Episode-Child's First Holy Communion No greater joy has ever been known, as when Christ first enters a soul, to make His home. Sixth Episode-Child's First Prom What is lovelier to the eye, than a glowing, danc- ing butterfly? Seventh Episode-Graduation from High School Your joy is my joy And every beating of your heart Is the echo of my love for you. Today you stand on the threshold Of new adventures, new loves, new desires, too, And always from a distance I shall watch Your happiness come like the morning dew. Eighth Episode-Child Going Away to College You seem much older now That deeper thoughts are in your mind And college halls are the paths you tread- But you are not old to me, for in the deepness of your eyes I still see the light of a child's surprise. Ninth Episode-College Graduation Don't forget that when college days are through, then life really begins for you. UNO greater gift has ever left heaven, than when Tenth Episode-One Child's Spiritual Marriageg to a mother a child is given. Third Episode-Mother Teaching Child to Pray When a child begins to pray, even the angels stop to listen to what it has to say. Fourth Episode-Mother Sending Child to School Oh little hands so eager to catch Life's unknown mysteries, Oh eyes of wonder that till now have known But beauty and truth- I send you forth, child of my heart, To school, into the world to learn your part. Another Child's Earthly Marriage ls it hard for me to understand? you ask, dear, No, not hard since you have made me plainly see That you are Christ's bride to be- His, because He bent your will To follow Him up Calvary's Hill g He made your heart to take its rest Against His tender, loving breast. He made your soul to be with Him And shut out every worldly whim. Hard to understand? No, not hard, child of my heart, For He seems to say to me, She has chosen the better part. But there is one thing which only you can under- stand And that is the wondrous depths of your bliss When your Bridegroom gives to you His kiss. A bride is like a iiower that has just bloomed.

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Catholic Literary Committee Presides On November 13 a classical meeting was held in the Assembly sponsored by the Literary Committee with Mary Louise Pirnat in charge. Sister Therese, the guest speaker, gave a most delightful talk on Catho- lic literature. Entertainment was provided by Anne Wissel who played the Italian dance, Tarrantello, on the cello. Then followed a trio by Sister Mary Robert, Margaret and Ann Wissel, playing Beetho- ven's composition, Trio in C minor, and In a Rose Garden. Pep songs completed the program. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception This year the 8th of December, feast of the Immacu- late Conception claims for itself the biggest and best celebration ever held at the A.I.C. First and Solemn Communion Two girls, Betty Ann and Billy Ruth Alvey, of Evansville, Indiana who were converts to our holy Religion since last Easter made their Solemn Com- munion. Two other girls, Betty Borum of Indianapolis, Indiana and Betty Myers of Evans- ville, Indiana were baptized Sunday afternoon, December 4, in St. Ferdinand Church and received their First Holy Communion on December 8. Betty Borum having been professed in another religion had to make a public profession of faith in the Catholic Religion. This she did on Saturday afternoon in the presence of the Sisters and her friends. Immaculate Conception Feast At 6 o'clock Mass all the girls went to Holy Com- munion. They had a short retreat from Wednesday noon to Thursday at breakfast. Then at 8 o'clock there was Solemn High Mass with Father Hugh Schuck, O.S.B., celebrantg Father Bernardine Shine, O.S.B., deacong and Father William Walker, O.S.B., subdeacon. Father Bernardine gave the ser- mon which, it is needless to say, was eloquent, im- pressive, and inspiring. At Communion time the four communicants were escorted to the altar by Wilma Davis, prefect of the Sodality and Lillian Stippler, treasurer. The two oftlcers wore their white caps and gowns. CATHOLIC ACTION The ceremony was beautiful and touching. The com- municants wore white dresses and long white veils and had wreaths of baby breath flowers. After Mass, breakfast was served to them in the guest dining room where also their dinners were taken. There were several relatives and friends present to enjoy the dinner with them. Sisters Victoria and Leandra had the table and refectory decorated beautifully. Large Class Enters Sodality After the singing of Vespers Father Hugh Schuck gave the Sodalists to be a very interesting lecture on the dignity and obligation of being true Sodalists. Thereupon forty-four girls requested admittance into the Sodality. Father William Walker, chaplain, blessed the medals and admitted them into the Sodality. This, as you know, is always an impressive ceremony. Close of the Day In order to have the eventful day close in a fitting way, the Seniors prepared a program under the direction of Sister Cyrilla. The Glee Club sang the Ave Maria. A playlet- The Spirit of the Sodality was presented. The orchestra provided the pep for the occasion. After all was said and done, it ended as beautifully as it began. Truly the 8th of Decem- ber at the A.I.C. is a memorable day. Three Days With God The annual three-day retreat at the A.I.C. was con- ducted this year by Reverend Benedict Moellers, O.F.M. The retreat opened on Thursday evening, January 26 at 7:15 after semester exams. In his first meditation Father Moellers stressed the three- fold purpose of the retreat: to teach us to think, to teach us to love God, and to practice these through Catholic Action. It is a time set aside to talk to God. Father Moellers expressed the idea in these words: Lord, God, it is good for us to be here. He then continued, We, the students of the A.I.C. were chosen from all eternity to make this retreat whereas there are millions of other boys and girls in the world who will never have this great opportunity. It is 'good for us to be here' and we should carry this good to those who have never experienced it.

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